Compass° vs CompassPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass°
This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.
- Large display
- Easy to read
- Shows direction
- Shows heading
- Uses device hardware
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This app is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate direction. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.
CompassPro
This navigation app offers 100% offline reliability with cached maps, advanced route planning, and 3D map visualization. It provides precise real-time heading, coordinates, and altitude data, making it ideal for various outdoor and urban exploration activities.
- 100% Offline Reliability
- Advanced Waypoint & Route Planning
- 3D Map Visualization
- Elevation Difference View
- Precision Display
- Custom 'Expeditions'
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CompassPro: The Essential Navigation Toolkit. Unparalleled accuracy and reliability. No clutter, no ads. Just a professional-grade navigation system designed for the backcountry, open waters, or urban exploration. FEATURES: 100% Offline Reliability: Cache maps before you go. Access full navigation (maps, coordinates, and routes) with zero cell service. Advanced Waypoint & Route Planning: Long-press to add waypoints. Link them into custom "Expeditions" with real-time path updates. 3D Map Visualization: Seamlessly switch between 3D and flat views to better understand the terrain and elevation ahead. Elevation Difference View: Instantly compare your current altitude to any waypoint to plan smarter ascents and descents. Precision Display: A crystal-clear display for real-time heading, degrees, and cardinal points, plus exact latitude, longitude, and altitude data. USERS: Hikers & Backpackers: Navigate trails with confidence using offline topo maps. Sailors & RVers: Stay oriented on open water or remote roads. Urban Explorers: Navigate new cities and save custom locations. Surveyors & Geocachers: Professional-grade GPS precision for technical work. SUBSCRIPTIONS: 7-day free trial to start Two ways to subscribe: Monthly for $2.99 or Yearly for $29.99 Cancel Anytime Subscription required for full app access Download CompassPro today and get the precision navigation you can trust, 24/7. Privacy Policy: https://www.blackoakled.com/pages/privacy-policy-for-compass-pro-for-explorers Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass° at none against CompassPro's 2. Compass° also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 5) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). CompassPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CompassPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass° has 59K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 80% of CompassPro's.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, CompassPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | CompassPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | BlueCrest Group, LLC |
Customer experience
Compass°
CompassPro
Bugs and requests
Compass°
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compass stuck on certain directions
- App crashes or fails to load
Requested features
3 requests- Paid ad-free version
- Additional features like GPS integration
- Improved accuracy and reliability
CompassPro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
CompassPro
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
